Product Review

This is the most incredible red ink I've ever seen. I believe that the pigment
is partly derived from the actual hematite stone. People have said in other
reviews that there seems to maybe be some gold in the ink but I believe, after
having seen the examples of hematite, that it is hematite dust. And like
Platinum's Carbon Black this adds a density and beauty that other inks don't
have. I understand that it may only work in certain pens (like carbon black) but
it is worth finding one of those pens. I use only Platinum Pens, especially the
"Music" pen and have no problems. And the contrast between the 2 inks is
extremely dramatic on the same page. I like to switch from one to the other
while taking my notes simply because it creates such a beautiful effect. But I
can see how some might be put off by the color since it is extremely "bloody". I
am going to have to get some more before too long to make sure I don't run out
as this is the anniversary edition and that seems to insinuate that it is a
temporary thing. 50 mls is a lot of ink but I write a lot of notes and I don't
think I will ever grow tired of it.